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New open-source math model Light-R1-32B surpasses equivalent DeepSeek performance with only $1000 in training costs
Companies can freely deploy Light-R1-32B in commercial products, maintaining full control over their innovations.VentureBeat - Mar. 5 -
StubHub Eyes Potential I.P.O. as Soon as This Year
The ticket reselling site joins the social chat app Discord and the artificial intelligence company CoreWeave in pursuing a public offering.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Bringing Diverse Voices to Book Publishing
Sally Kim, president and publisher at Little, Brown and Company, wants to give everyone a seat at the table.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Chipmakers are finding that good earnings aren't enough to please Wall Street
After investors poured into semiconductor stocks last year, expectations are high, and companies are having trouble making Wall Street happy.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
What Technicolor’s Collapse Teaches Us About Cognitive Lock-in
After 110 Years, the visual effects company behind movies like Dune and Wizard of Oz, shut down.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Files to Trademark ‘Telepathy’
The brain implant company cofounded by Elon Musk is moving to trademark several product names, including Telepathy and Telekinesis.Wired - Mar. 7 -
Hollywood's DEI commitments were slipping even before Trump. Now they're vanishing fast
There's been a slow retreat for years from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at studios and entertainment companies, experts say.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
3/8: Saturday Morning
Trump denies reports of infighting between Cabinet, Elon Musk; Why baseball glove company Nokona stands out on the field.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Starship Explosions Show SpaceX No Longer Defying Gravity
Consecutive losses of the Starship rocket suggest that the company’s engineers are not as infallible as its fans may think.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Employers grapple with what makes a desirable workplace
Job candidates cite pay as a priority but the highest-ranked companies also seek to offer a sense of purposeFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
British workforce assesses US backlash against diversity rules
Companies in American-owned groups are most exposed, although UK law will make it difficult to remove all safeguardsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
There’s a Fed put and a Trump put — but there might now be a C-suite put, as well
Companies may put a floor under stocks by switching to buybacks from capital expenditure, according to Citi strategists.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Book Review: ‘Careless People,’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams
“Careless People,” a memoir by a former Facebook executive, portrays feckless company leaders cozying up to authoritarian regimes.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Do these 3 things before a job interview to stand out, says ex-Google exec: They ‘keep you top of mind’
Ex-Google executive Jenny Wood recommends jobseekers write a LinkedIn post about their prospective company within days of their interview.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
‘The Apprentice,’ Starring Donald Trump, Begins Streaming on Amazon
The company said it would release several seasons of the reality show showcasing Donald J. Trump before he turned to politics.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Tech megacaps lose over $750 billion in market cap in worst day for Nasdaq since 2022
The seven most valuable tech companies lost more than $750 billion in market value on MondayCNBC - Mar. 10 -
Facebook ‘worked hand in glove’ with China on censor tools, claims ex-director
Social media company considered letting Beijing control content for access to its lucrative market, BBC told.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Asana CEO Dustin Moskovitz announces retirement, stock plummets 25%
Dustin Moskovitz, the CEO of Asana, will retire from the software company he co-founded in 2008.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Trump promises to buy a Tesla after electric-car maker’s shares tumble
US president’s late-night social media post follows company’s 15% share price dropFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
From Maid to Mortgage Mogul: How Patty Arvielo Built a Billion-Dollar Lending Empire
Patty Arvielo built her company, New American Funding, to weather uncertainty and she still finds time to pay it forward.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
For Her Second Act, Sheila Lirio Marcelo Aims to Lighten the Load for Parents
Her AI company Ohai.ai tackles a familiar plight: the invisible labor of household duties.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
L'Oreal CEO plays down the impact of U.S. tariffs, says he's 'not overly concerned'
L'Oreal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said he is "not overly concerned" over the impact of White House tariffs on the company.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
There’s no money to be made in Russia
American companies shouldn’t assume that a thaw in US ties with Moscow will make doing business there easierFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Reddit rallies after three-day slump as analyst calls sell-off 'excessive'
Reddit shares rose more than 10% following an analyst note on Tuesday that said the company's shares remain "extremely attractive."CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Inside Google’s Investment in Anthropic
The internet giant owns 14% of the high-profile artificial intelligence company, according to legal filings obtained by The New York Times.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Japan struggles to adapt to an era of rising prices
The return of inflation was meant to restore a more ‘normal’ economy. But it has been a bumpy ride for both consumers and companiesFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
As countries scramble for minerals, the seabed beckons. Will mining it be a disaster? – visual explainer
Mining companies are poised to mine the deep sea – but opposition is growing. What is the environmental cost, and are these metals actually needed? Continue reading...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
China's Commerce Ministry held talks with Walmart after report on price cut demand, state media says
Chinese and American companies should "work together" to respond to U.S. "unilateral imposition of tariffs," Chinese state media said.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Porsche may hike prices on sports cars if tariffs are implemented
Two of Europe’s leading companies are providing a macroeconomic lesson on tariffs and the conditions for when they’re passed along.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Swedish Battery Maker Northvolt Collapses, a Blow to Europe
The company and its assets will be sold after it filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, sinking Europe’s best hope for competing against Asian rivals.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
German Arms Maker Rheinmetall Has Record Sales in ‘Era of Rearmament’
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the company moved quickly to meet Europe’s growing need for military spending.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Hamm’s Continental Resources expands into Turkey to develop oil reserves
Shale pioneer and US-based TransAtlantic Petroleum in joint venture with Ankara’s national energy companyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Tesla bounces for second day after steepest drop since 2020
The electric vehicle company has shed more than 40% in market value since President Donald Trump took office.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Anthropic Just Reached a New Revenue Milestone
Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet is a game-changer for the company, which is partly owned by Google.Inc. - Mar. 12 -
China Cools on Musk: ‘Two Cars for the Price of One Tesla’
Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive, is fast losing out to Chinese electric carmakers in Tesla’s second-most-important market.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Paperless Post’s New Brand Collab Is 325 Years in the Making
The 15-year-old digital invitation company has a fresh take on collaborations. It’s very old school.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
Xsolla unveils solutions for game devs ahead of GDC 2025
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced a series of new and enhanced solutions for game developers ahead of GDC 2025.VentureBeat - Mar. 13 -
Meta stops ex-director from promoting critical memoir
Social media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Bumble Bee Foods Is Accused of Tolerating Forced Labor in Supply Chain
In a lawsuit filed in California, the plaintiffs said that Bumble Bee Foods was aware of and benefited from abuse by suppliers. The company declined to comment.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Crypto Exchanges Kraken and Gemini Plan to Go Public Under Trump’s Deregulatory Agenda
With lawsuits dropped, the lanes are opening up for crypto companies to become part of the public markets.Inc. - Mar. 13